Ethisphere Names Thrivent One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 13 Consecutive Years

Ethisphere Names Thrivent One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 13 Consecutive Years The recognition highlights Thrivent’s commitment to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs March 4, 2024 MINNEAPOLIS – Thrivent, a Fortune 500 financial services organization, has received the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies honor from Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Thrivent has now been recognized for 13 consecutive years and is one of only six honorees in the financial services industry this year. In 2024, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 20 countries and 44 industries.
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

New Episodes Available on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild

Sixty years after its original debut, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom has been one of the most loved and respected wildlife programs in television history. During the Saturday “The More You Know” programming block, on NBC, you can find the next generation of wildlife enthusiasts that highlight species under threat of extinction in our modern world. “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild” showcases episodes that feature the work of caring and compassionate conservationists including scientists, wildlife experts and even members of the public; in a format that is easy to understand and can be enjoyed by the whole
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Categories: Industry News and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Your Clients Want to Stay at Home to Receive Care

Did you know that someone turning age 65 today has almost a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services in their future? Most people prefer to have their care in their own home rather than a facility. Mutual of Omaha’s Long Term Care product offers up to four different ways to help keep clients in their home for as long as possible. Help Your Clients Stay at Home Sales Idea.   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or e-mail sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   Your Clients Want to Stay at Home
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

The Next Steps After Submitting the Application

Preparation is the key to a successful health interview. You just completed a long-term care application. Before ending the conversation, make sure your clients know what happens next. Preparing clients for the underwriting process can go a long way toward ensuring their applications get issued. Why? An interviewer may mistakenly assume confused applicants have cognitive issues that make them uninsurable. When in reality, an applicant may simply be distracted or not fully prepared to answer questions about their health, their doctors and their medications. Mutual of Omaha has a handy leave-behind brochure you can use to walk your clients through
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Newly Updated Pre-Underwriting Inquiry Form

To facilitate the smoothest possible underwriting process for both you and your clients, it’s essential to conduct a thorough health prescreening. We are happy to announce the release of our newly updated Pre-Underwriting Inquiry form, which not only increases efficiency, but also ensures that we secure the best possible outcomes for all involved. This information can be sent directly to our underwriting team (CSPUI.IND@oneamerica.com), who will review and respond within 4 business hours. They will also let you know what products the clients are eligible for and what additional underwriting requirements can be expected. Please copy Heather and I in
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Categories: Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, and OneAmerica.

LTCi Impacts People’s Lives

Mutual of Omaha’s long-term care MutualCare Solutions portfolio includes a cash benefit with no elimination period. This story highlights one way this benefit can help your clients during the claims process.   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or e-mail sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   LTCi Impacts People’s Lives   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

We Give Your Clients Choices

Mutual of Omaha’s long-term care insurance policies provide flexibility for your clients’ benefit options. Cash Benefit Reimbursement Benefit Option to switch between cash and reimbursement Use this brochure to help your clients understand why flexibility is important.   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or e-mail sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   We Give Your Clients Choices   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Visit us at the 2024 ILTCI Conference in San Diego

Visit us at the 2024 ILTCI Conference in San Diego Thrivent is excited to again be a Diamond Sponsor of the 2024 ILTCI conference. We hope to see you March 17-20 in San Diego! Visit us to learn more about our Caregiver Resources and for more information on how Thrivent gives back to the communities in which our members live.   #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

Advanced Markets Minute – February 2024

LTC Self-Insurance or Self-Delusion? Welcome to the Advanced Markets Minute in both print and audio form. Today’s article is called “LTC Self-Insurance or Self-Delusion?” Listen Now   When it comes to planning for long-term care expenses some clients say they would rather self-insure, or in other words, pay the cost of care themselves. They probably don’t self-insure against auto accidents, home fires, or medical costs, but somehow self-insuring against the risk of needing long term care makes sense to them. Many who say that may not understand what the actual cost of long-term care will be and, in reality, cannot
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

New: LTC Return of Premium Flyer

One of the most common concerns consumers have when it comes to long-term care insurance is they may have to pay premiums for a policy without ever using the benefits. Mutual of Omaha offers optional return of premium riders which allow your clients’ beneficiaries to receive a portion of the premiums they have paid. This flyer can help you discuss these optional riders with your clients.   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at 1-800-693-6083 or sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   New: LTC Return of Premium Flyer   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).